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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 318.66 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 318.66 and 148.24 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 318.66 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/318.66 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 318.66 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 47,238.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238.16/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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